Commissioner's Corner
What an exciting time to be a Scout! We are now fully into the 100 year celebration of Scouting in the USA. I am thrilled to be called to serve the Scouts and Scouters of our council for 2010. I’d like to personally thank Karen Richeson-Dull for her 4 years of service to the council as Council Commissioner. I realize that I have big shoes to fill and wish her luck on her new assignment as Area 4 Commissioner.
First, if you and your unit are not planning to attend the Centennial Camporall April 30 – May 2, please reconsider. Nancy Peto and her team have been working tirelessly to make this event truly the best celebration of Scouting this year outside of Fort AP Hill. Check out the council website to see all that is planned for this event. Packs, Troops, Crews, Ships and Posts will be there, will your unit?
Next, if you are a Boy Scout, there are still a few positions available for the National Jamboree. Contact the council office if you are interested. If not the Jamboree, consider the council’s Philmont contingent this year. For training, consider Nagatamen or Eagle Feather. Adult Boy Scout leaders can attend Blackfoot, Green Bar, Raven or Ohio Rivermen. And of course, every troop needs to attend summer camp! If you really want to work on advancement, consider attending summer camp for a second week with a provisional troop at Camp Falling Rock or Chief Logan Reservation. Or, for a fun change of pace, head to Camp Oyo and schedule one of their high adventure trips.
Venturers and Sea Scouts can also attend summer camp and Camp Oyo, or have your crew plan its own super activity. Also, make plans now for the Sea Scout Rendezvous in August at Alum Creek State Park.
For 2010 the council is striving to have as many ‘direct contact’ leaders trained as possible. These positions include: Cubmaster, Den Leader (and Assistant), Webelos Den Leader (and Assistant), Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor and Associate Advisor, Skipper and Mate. If you are in one of these positions and are not training, I ask that you make plans NOW to get trained. If scheduling or finances are an issue, please contact your District Commissioner for guidance. If you’re already trained for your position, consider Wood Badge. Wood badge is not just scouting specific training, but leadership training for all aspects of your life. Course Director Sharon Redoutey has assembled an outstanding staff that is already preparing for this training in August. There is also training available for troop committees and district committees.
All units should consider spring recruiting. What better time to get into a pack or troop than before day camp, resident camp or summer camp?
2010 is truly an once-in-a-lifetime chance to spread the word about the wonderful program that we all love. This year will provide so many chances for Scouting to be seen, understood and admired. Wear your uniform proudly! Make sure your town and/or school knows that your unit is there and ready to serve! Be ready when people ask “How can I join?” Let’s use these events and exposure to get lots of new members into our movement. The more young people (and adults) that join and subscribe to the Cub Scout Promise, Boy Scout Oath and Law, Venturing Promise or Sea Scout Promise, the better the world will be.
Yours in Scouting,
Ron Lime
Centennial Council Commissioner, Simon Kenton Council |
Commissionering Team
| The Simon Kenton Council Commissioning Team
Simon Kenton Council's commissioning team is a group of council and district volunteer
leaders whose duty is to help Scout units succeed.
They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and
Venturing crews to help maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America.
Commissioners also oversee the unit charter renewal process so that each unit
reregisters on time with an optimum number of youth and adult members.
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